Sky
March 20 is the day of the vernal equinox, after which the length of the day will gradually become longer than that of the night. On the equinox day the Sun will cross the celestial equator and equalize day and night. That will start an astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere.
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Earth
Meteorologists use a variety of tools and techniques to predict the weather. One of the most important tools is a weather station, which measures temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, and other atmospheric conditions. Data from these stations is collected and analyzed to create weather forecasts. Another important tool used by meteorologists is weather radar.
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The moon plays a significant role in the ebb and flow of the tides. As the moon orbits around the Earth, it exerts a gravitational force on the planet. This force creates a tidal bulge on the side of the Earth facing the moon, as well as a second bulge on the opposite side of the Earth.
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An increasing number of “zombie fires” have been recorded recently in the Arctic zone. A “zombie fire” is a fire that slowly burns underground and then appears on the surface after a while. So far, more than 35 “hidden fires” have been recorded and 7 of them have already come to the surface and are visible from space.
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Some of the glaciers on the UNESCO World Heritage List may disappear by mid-century due to global warming and other factors such as pollution and human activity. One of the most well-known glaciers on the UNESCO World Heritage List that is under threat of disappearing is the Patagonian glacier in Chile.
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World’s oceans are warming at an alarming rate, with temperatures rising at a rate of 0.13 degrees Fahrenheit (0.07 degrees Celsius) per decade since the 1970s. This warming is primarily caused by the burning of fossil fuels, which releases large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise.
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On January 1st, 2023, Europe experienced a record-breaking high temperature, with some countries reaching temperatures that were significantly above the average for this time of year. This extreme weather event was likely influenced by climate change, as rising global temperatures have led to more frequent and intense heatwaves in many parts of the world.
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In 2018, record cold temperature was registered at -98.6 °C. This happened in the eastern part of the Queen Maud Land in Antarctica. Several cracks from 2 to 4 meters deep are located there accumulating icy air. If you breathe at this temperature it may easily provoke rather serious burns.
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Will 2023 have different weather than 2022? Let’s see what climate models tell us about weather comparison 2022 vs 2023.
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